Attend the Government, Non-Profit & Natural Resources Job Fair on Wednesday, October 21, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the BMU Auditorium! Need help preparing? Make an appointment with a Career Advisor or stop by during drop-in hours.

Chico Career Center & Student Employment:

On Campus Recruitment Resources

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Post your job opening – FREE & EASY! Jobs can be part-time, one-time projects, internships, and career positions.

Do you have an organization with a website?

Create a Handshake account to post jobs, manage applicants, and communicate with students. 

Are you an individual looking to hire a student?

If you do not have an organization with a website, please complete the form below or call us at 530-898-5253 and we will post the job for you!

Questions? Call us at 530-898-5253 or email us at  careercenter@csuchico.edu

Employers connected with Chico State on Handshake can create and promote events directly on our events page. Learn how to post an event here.

Events can be hosted on campus, off-site, or virtually, providing an excellent opportunity to connect with students and alumni, share career opportunities, and offer valuable resources to help them succeed.

Not connected with Chico State on Handshake? Click here to learn how your organization can connect with us.

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Attending our career fairs provides you the opportunity to advertise your internship and career opportunities, meet with students face-to-face, create or strengthen your Chico State presence, and meet hundreds of students from all majors.

See a list of our upcoming career fairs below

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Our Premier Partner Program offers employers increased visibility and tailored recruiting support to help attract top student talent. Benefits include customized branding, targeted marketing, career fair fee waivers, and personalized Career Center assistance.

This program is designed to help you build meaningful connections on campus before you recruit. For more details, check out our flyer or contact Betina Wildhaber, bdwildhaber1@csuchico.edu

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Employers can reserve interview rooms at the Career Center at no cost, providing a convenient way to meet with students on campus. To request a room, please email our office at careercenter@csuchico.edu to schedule your reservation.

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Employers can access key institutional data to better understand our student talent pool. This includes insights on academic programs, student demographics, and graduate outcomes to support informed recruiting decisions.

Access Institutional Data HERE.

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Employers looking to build stronger connections on campus can engage with students through info sessions, partnerships with faculty, and collaborations with student organizations. These opportunities help increase your visibility and create meaningful engagement with our student community.

To explore options and get started, please contact Betina Wildhaber, bdwildhaber1@csuchico.edu

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Fall 2026 Career Fairs

Non-Profit, Government & Natural Resources Job Fair, Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., BMU Auditorium

Non-Profit, Government & Natural Resources Job Fair
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., BMU Auditorium

The Government, Non-Profit & Natural Resources Fair is open to students and alumni from all majors seeking career positions and internships. Employers represent business, government, non-profit, technical, healthcare and social services, and local Chico sectors.

Click here to register for this fair on Handshake


College of Agriculture Career & Internship Fair, Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:30-4 p.m.,
University Farm Pavilion

College of Agriculture Career & Internship Fair
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:30-4 p.m.,
University Farm Pavilion.

This fair is promoted to students from the College of Agriculture.

For more information, contact Denise Crosswhite at dcrosswhite@csuchico.edu.

Click here to register for this fair

Spring 2027 Career Fairs

*Registration for these fairs will open November 2026

Business Internship & Job Fair
Wednesday, February 24, 2027

The Business Internship & Job Fair is open to students and alumni from all majors seeking business-related career positions and internships. This fair is a great opportunity to interact with students exploring career interests/options.

K-12 Employment Fair
Friday, March 5, 2027

The K–12 Employment Fair connects employers with more than 200 qualified candidates pursuing credentials in teaching, school psychology, and speech-language pathology. While the event highlights education-focused talent, students from all majors are welcome to attend, providing access to a broader candidate pool.

Spring Job & Internship Fair
Wednesday, March 24, 2027

The Spring Internship & Job Fair is open to students and alumni from all majors seeking career positions and internships. Employers represent business, government, non-profit, technical, healthcare and social services, and local Chico sectors. This fair is a great opportunity to interact with students exploring career interests/options.

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Hours, Contact & Location

Summer Hours: 7:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.

Phone: 530-898-5253
Email: careercenter@csuchico.edu
Location: Student Services Center, Room 270

Mailing address:
Career Center
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0700

Shipping Address:
Career Center
388 Orange St.
Chico, CA 95929